Remote Payroll Specialist – Paycor & Compliance Pro

Job4pak; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Job4pak is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our growing team in a fully remote role across the USA. You will oversee full-cycle payroll processing, primarily using Paycor, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain accurate payroll records.

Responsibilities include handling garnishments, PTO accruals, direct deposits, W-2 preparation support, and collaborating with HR and Finance to ensure clean data and timely payroll reporting. A 3+ year track record is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Hands-on experience with Paycor payroll software strongly preferred.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage and hour compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule using Paycor.
• Maintain employee payroll records — new hires, terminations, pay changes, benefits deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Process garnishments, direct deposits, PTO accruals, and other payroll adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll reports; assist with month-end and year-end activities including W-2 prep.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data and payroll reporting.
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Paycor

Excel

Payroll compliance

Tools

Paycor

Job description

Job4pak is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our growing team in a fully remote role across the USA. You will oversee full-cycle payroll processing, primarily using Paycor, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain accurate payroll records.

Responsibilities include handling garnishments, PTO accruals, direct deposits, W-2 preparation support, and collaborating with HR and Finance to ensure clean data and timely payroll reporting. A 3+ year track record is required.